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Instructions for Research Grant Application Use the following instructions to write your grant proposal narrative, budget, and budget justification. GRANT PROPOSAL NARRATIVE The project narrative should be no more than 10 pages long, singlespaced, 11-12 point font, excluding the bibliography. The project narrative should be organize the in the following format: Abstract Using non-technical terms, prepare a 100-200-word summary of the purpose of the project. This should include a statement of the research problem, objectives of the project, and a brief summary of the research protocol and methodology. Project Objectives State the objectives and describe what the specific research described in this application is intended to accomplish. Include any hypotheses to be tested. Background and Significance Briefly describe the background of the proposed project, evaluate the current research pertaining to the study and identify the gaps, which the project is intended to fill. Describe any preliminary studies if applicable. Describe the significance of the research and why the results of the proposed work may be important. Include a summation of the literature review, and list literature cited in an attached bibliography. Research Design and Methods Outline the experimental design and the procedures to be used to carry out the research project. Describe how the data will be collected, analyzed, and interpreted so that the study could be replicated. Indicate the statistical methods to be used for interpreting the data. Describe any new methodology and its advantage over existing methodologies. Discuss the potential difficulties and limitations of the proposed procedures and alternative approaches to achieve the aims. The following areas should be addressed when applicable: Study population • State the inclusion and exclusion criteria • Describe the study population including the anticipated number, age, ranges, sex, ethnic background, and health status • Explain the rationale for involvement of special classes of subjects if applicable Study procedures Describe any procedures used for the study that are not standard of care. • Measures: Describe any apparatus, reagents, and other materials to be used in the project. SIMR Grant Application Instructions Page 2
• Investigational Drugs. State which drug, and provide FDA authorization number and IND number. • Project Space. If Sutter space is required for the project, describe the type of facilities needed, estimated square footage required, and if applicable, where available space is located. List the building, room number, and/or equipment to be used. Describe any construction or renovation needs in this section. • Patent Policies. Describe the anticipated results. Patenting of discoveries from research will be carried out under the current SIMR patent policy. Please contact the SIMR Grants Office for a copy of the policy. • Preliminary Studies. Indicate which funding sources you anticipate approaching for future funding, and include a time frame. • Purchase of Equipment. Funding for equipment is allowable if the primary use is for research. The equipment remains the property of SIMR. It must be returned to or purchased from SIMR upon completion of the research project. List the equipment needed for the project, and indicate how it will be utilized. Indicate whether equipment is to be purchased or leased. • Cooperating Institutions. List the cooperating institutions and describe the nature of their involvement in the project. Include details of any programmatic and administrative arrangements. Explain any financial agreements and attach letters of understanding and/or copies of subcontracts with other institutions. Funding commitments should be explained in the Budget Justification. Data collection • Describe the method used to obtain and manage study data Statistical analysis Timeline • Describe the statistical methods used to address the study objectives and a power analysis if appropriate. • Include a timetable for the project and any potential difficulties and limitations of the proposed procedures and alternative approaches. Subject Protection - Contact Catherine Mann (916) 453-5741 mannc@sutterhealth.org Human Subjects • Indicate potential risks and benefits of study participation. • Discuss recruitment, screening, and informed consent procedures. • Explain how blinding will be accomplished, monitoring of subject compliance and how blinding will be revealed in the event of a medical emergency. SIMR Grant Application Instructions Page 3
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